I'm sorry, i forgot to add my wife's experience. Initially, when we were deciding between medical schools, we wanted to go to the same one. however, i think it has worked out for the best with her going to loyola and my attending UIC. She definitely fits in better there i think - and that is a compliment. There school is more student-based learning; they have small group discussions, etc. It is almost required that you go to lecture there, hardly anyone misses class (as opposed to UIC). Furthermore, their facility is almost brand new - quite nice in fact. They also have what i call a block schedule. for example, during her first year, she did gross anatomy for ten weeks (that was the only class she took at the time). there are obvious pros and cons to this system. Right now, she is also an M2 and half way through the year, however, they are about 90% done with pharmacology. One HUGE plus (and i get to be a freeloader with this one because i am married to her) is their athletic center. AMAZING!!! believe me, when working out at times is the only way to relax a bit, this comes in big time. one con on the whole however is that there is no public transportation to her school. THerefore, we live in Oak Park so she can drive and i can take the el. If you have anymore questions, just let me know!
